Butler's Mascot is in Houston

I love it when college teams have a real live animal as their mascot.  From UGA at Georgia to Ralphie at Colorado, you never know what these mascots will do.

Butler has a bulldog for a mascot, too. 

His name is Blue II, and he spent Friday afternoon at Butler’s practice, where he was mobbed by fans, workers, and media, wanting pictures. Blue II wore a blue jersey with “B” on the chest and a Nike swoosh for good measure.  Blue II is the darling of the Final Four.

He wasn't allowed at the earlier rounds of the tourney, I'm not sure why.  But here's here in Houston, and let's all root for little ole Butler and hope every dog, or in this case bulldog has its day.

The Amazing Race Preview for "I Feel Like a Monkey in a Circus Parade"

The race continues in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Overwhelmed by a swarming sea of people on the congested streets of India, one team narrowly dodges a traffic collision while another's clumsiness threatens to spoil their chances of acing the Detour, on THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Saturday NCAA Elite 8 Play of the Day

Arizona

Hmmmm... Arizona getting 2.5 points.  I love it.  I think the road for UCONN comes to an end today.  Arizona has found its game and they way they beat Duke, there appears to be no stopping them, at least in this round.

The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog and an even more impressive 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win; showing they build on impressive wins.  That is a must in the tournament.

UCONN has played 8 games in 13 days.  They are tired.  I see Arizona taking control in the second half and pulling away with the win.  So you might want to look at the moneyline in this games as well.

In the other game:

I can't go against Butler.  They are getting 4 from Florida.  The Gators are more athletic, talented and may have the best player on the court in Erving Walker.  Still, take Butler and the 4.

So today's picks are Arizona and Butler.

The Amazing Race Preview for "Don't Ruin the Basketball Game"

The teams continue racing through China.

The pressure builds when a prehistoric Roadblock pushes one Racer over the edge and a Double U-turn causes panic among the teams. Catch The Amazing Race Sunday, March 20 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT

Looks like another wild and crazy episode as the teams all have Unfinished Business.

The Amazing Race Preview for "This is the Most Stupid Day Ever"

The remaining teams keep racing in China. 

Teams must travel to Jade Drago Mountain River where they will saddle up a yak and lead it across the river for a photo with a tourist in order to receive the next clue.

After losing all sense of direction en route to the airport and their passport twice, a Racer's frustration threatens to get the best of their team, on THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.